SHRIMP ETOUFFEE (MICROWAVE) 
1 1/3 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. V-8 juice
1/4 c. condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. med. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges

Put celery, green pepper, onion, butter and garlic in a 2 quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 1-12 minutes stirring once. Gradually stir in flour just until blended, then add juice, soup and salt. Cover and microwave on high 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in remaining ingredients, except lemon wedges. Cover and microwave on high 5-6 minutes, stirring twice, until shrimp are pink and barely opaque in center. Serve with lemon wedges.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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